Whitewater Gorge The Scars on My Mind Are on Replay, R-Replay

Miriam, she introduced herself as, before lifting a paw and extending it out gingerly, as if to welcome them both into an embrace. Just like Reiko. Haruki bit his lip, obviously in two minds about the gesture, though ultimately he stayed where he was, staring up at the woman with a guarded look.

He remained quiet as Hotaru replied, introducing them both in turn, for the first time wondering if their titles were still even applicable. As his sister said; their pack was gone now, were they still truly an Empress and a Prince? As her words faded into silence, Haruki sucked in a shaky breath. "Our parents are dead," he added quietly, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill.